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I just got back to the Hotel. That was a rough evening for Kata and me We were playing extremely well throughout the match. We had our chances, especially in the third set tiebreaker. We were up 9-6 with three match points but couldn’t finish the match. These are the moments where you suffer the most in this business. I mean, if your opponent is just better that day and you loose 3-6, 3-6 ok, they deserved it; they were better, just as simple as that. But today we were pretty much controlling the match but couldn’t just finish it.

However, like I wrote you before, it certainly was a privilege to play here and once time goes by I will be able to remember this tournament with a smile.

Thanks to our friends, fans, sponsors and the organization. You all did a wonderful job. Thanks a lot!

Today I am writing you from beautiful Singapore. We’re staying at the Marina Bay Sands — just a simply unbelievable Hotel. I have never seen a Hotel pool like that. Take a look, the view is just amazing!

Beautiful infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands Hotel

The Singapore Championships are really very, very special to me. Not only because this could be the last championship for me (you never know ) but the people, the housing and organization have been outstanding. Everybody who is involved is working so hard to make this event a special memory for all of the players. I am just feeling very privileged to be a part of this tournament. To actually qualify for the championship has been very difficult and I am so glad Kata and I made it this year! It was a bumpy road for both of us with ups and downs but…we made it and that is what counts! You’re trying all year long to get here, this is the goal and dream for all of us. We made it and are still hungry for more!

Today Katarina and I have our first round match. We’re playing Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci. They are the number one team in the world and we sure have to play our best if we want to beat them again. But of course we will try! Kata, our coach (Torsten), and I just finished our pre match meeting where we watch videos of our opponents and discuss as a team, what might be the best tactic for tonight’s match. We have played them so often and have actually a great record against them, so we hope we can continue with that tonight, we will see.Continue reading →